Sununu, NH Democratic Party react as Trump calls New Hampshire ‘drug-infested den’ in call with Mexico’s president

President Donald Trump in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Aug. 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

“We have a massive drug problem where kids are becoming addicted to drugs because the drugs are being sold for less money than candy. I won New Hampshire* because New Hampshire is a drug-infested den.”

“Rather than name-call, President Trump should deliver proper aid to combat the opioid crisis. He hasn’t, instead slashing funds for recovery, treatment, and combatting the inflow of opioids.”

—New Hampshire Democratic Party Chairman Ray Buckley, in a statement this morning

“The president is wrong. It’s disappointing his mischaracterization of this epidemic ignores the great things this state has to offer.”

— Gov. Chris Sununu, a Republican, in a statement this morning

“I’m appalled by President Trump’s ignorant and insulting comments about New Hampshire. … Mr. Trump’s comments underscore how little he appreciates the gravity of this issue and the need to work together collaboratively on real solutions. President Trump should immediately apologize to all Granite Staters.”